Housing in Garwin, IA
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$159,546
Garwin vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Garwin is highlighted.
Median Home Value
14th%ilemost expensive$85,100show rank
Median Rent
11th%ilemost expensive rent$645show rank
Rent Burden
16th%ilehighest rent burden13.7%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$85,100
Median Rent
$645
Total Housing Units
264
Vacancy Rate
8.0%
Owner Occupied
79.4%
Renter Occupied
20.6%
Median Property Tax
$1,203
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$746
Housing Types
Single Family87.1%
Multi-Family7.2%
Mobile Home5.7%
The median home value in Garwin, IA is $85,100. According to Zillow, the home value index for Garwin is $159,546. The median rent is $645 per month (Census ACS). About 79.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1947. There are 264 total housing units.